Vaping in the Workplace: Why a Consistent Policy Matters June 2025 As vaping has increased in popularity, many employers are now considering how best to manage its presence in the workplace. While traditional cigarette smoking is usually addressed by long-standing no-smoking policies and legal restrictions, e-cigarettes present a newer and more complex challenge. With the recent UK ban on disposable
Promoting Safer Driving Within Your Business May 2025 When managing workplace safety, it is easy to focus on hazards within buildings — offices, warehouses, factories. However, for many businesses, one of the greatest risks employees face is when they are driving for work purposes. Whether employees drive company vehicles or use their own cars on business trips, managing road risk
How to Write a Health and Safety Policy When You Have Fewer Than 5 Employees April 2025 When you run a small business, it is easy to assume that health and safety rules are something only larger companies need to worry about. However, even if you employ fewer than five people, you still have important legal duties under the
March 2025 Health and Safety (H&S) accidents can happen to businesses of all shapes and sizes as well as across any industry. Unfortunately, the larger organisations are often all too familiar with the protocol when accidents do happen and will hire internal Health and Safety Directors, Managers and Officers to handle the fallout. The priority needs to be safety of
Harness or Steer Clear of AI in Health and Safety? February 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, and health and safety is no exception. From predictive analytics to real-time hazard detection, AI offers opportunities to mitigate risks and improve workplace safety. Yet, without clear regulation in the UK, organisations face challenges in navigating this evolving landscape. How can businesses
How to Help Workers Thrive on Blue Monday January 2025 Does the third Monday in January feel particularly heavy? Known as Blue Monday, it’s often labeled the most depressing day of the year, with winter blues, post-festivities, financial stress, and gloomy skies weighing on our moods. But what if Blue Monday became an opportunity to uplift and connect your workforce?
What is a Dynamic Risk Assessment? December 2024 In today’s ever-changing work environment, hazards can arise in unpredictable ways, and standard safety protocols may not always be enough. So, what happens when new, unexpected risks emerge on the job? This is where dynamic risk assessment (DRA) becomes essential. But what exactly is a dynamic risk assessment, and why should it
Protecting Your Workforce: The Role of Occupational Health and Eye Care November 2024 When it comes to workplace safety, we often think of hard hats, steel-toed boots, and high-visibility jackets. But occupational health goes far beyond just physical safety measures. It’s about ensuring the overall well-being of your workforce, which includes not only protecting against immediate risks but also addressing
The Manual Handling E-learning course can be found under the ‘Training Courses‘ tab of your Harwood Health and Safety Portal. This course has been written to meet the needs of your business in line with the latest guidance and recommendations from the Health and Safety Executive. October 2024 A reminder for Administrators If you would like this new course to
September 2024 Health and Safety (H&S) accidents can happen to businesses of all shapes and sizes as well as across any industry. Unfortunately, the larger organisations are often all too familiar with the protocol when accidents do happen and will hire internal Health and Safety Directors, Managers and Officers to handle the fallout. The priority needs to be safety of